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The Hindu rituals of death, cremation, prayer and final farewell have been overwhelmed by the scale of the disaster.
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Qatar says efforts under way to end Iran-US war and reopen Strait of Hormuz
Qatar accuses Israel of exploiting regional conflicts to impose new realities in Palestine, Lebanon, and Syria.
Bank of America VP Erin Piacenti killed in Times Square stabbing
A Bank of America vice-president, Erin Piacenti, was killed in a stabbing at Times Square on Monday. Piacenti, 32, was a vice-president in BofA’s business selection and conflicts unit, according to her LinkedIn profile. “We are shocked and deeply saddened by the tragic loss of our colleague. She was a valued teammate who will be greatly missed. Our hearts go out to her family and all of her lo...
Bank of America VP killed in Times Square stabbing
A Bank of America vice-president, Erin Piacenti, was killed in a stabbing at Times Square on Monday. “We are shocked and deeply saddened by the tragic loss of our colleague. She was a valued teammate who will be greatly missed. Our hearts go out to her family and all of her loved ones,” the US banking giant said in an emailed statement to Reuters. Piacenti – a vice-president of business selec...
Todd Haynes and Wallace Shawn among signatories of letter backing Mark Ruffalo amid antisemitism charge
More than 170 Jewish artists, also including Joel Coen, Hannah Einbinder and Miranda July, have supported the actor after he criticized ParamountA collective of more than 170 prominent Jewish artists – including Todd Haynes, Joel Coen, Miranda July, Hannah Einbinder, Wallace Shawn and Naomi Klein – have signed an open letter supporting Mark Ruffalo.The actor had been accused of invoking antisemiti...
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Replay: UK PM Andy Burnham faces lawmakers for first time since taking office
Rewatch UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham's first speech to parliament since taking office six weeks prior.
Jerusalem schools strike after Israel enforces curriculum and bans teachers
East Jerusalem schools strike as Israeli permit bans and forced curricula plunge the academic year into chaos.
World Nomad Games bring ancient traditions to life in Kyrgyzstan
The World Nomad Games have brought together athletes from more than 90 countries to compete in traditional sports rooted in nomadic cultures.
Niger's thwarted mutiny highlights junta's dependence on Russia
A failed mutiny in Niger over the weekend shows how important Russia's Africa Corps mercenaries are in the country, according to analysts. They argue that the failed mutiny on Saturday shows how the country's security landscape has worsened and contradicts claims from Niger's junta about the country's independence from foreign powers.
France targets Shein and Temu with fast fashion fees
The levy on "ultra-fast fashion" items could reach almost €20 per garment by 2030.
France hits Shein and Temu with fast fashion fees
The levy on "ultra-fast fashion" items could reach almost €20 per garment by 2030.
EU’s green fashion rules face test as global emissions rise 6.3%
The findings of a report on fashion data pose a political challenge for the EU, which has made textiles one of the testing grounds for its broader push to move from a linear economy – make, sell and throw away – towards a circular one.
GPHG 2026: Our favourite luxury timepieces vying for top watch industry awards
The Grand Prix d'Horlogerie has revealed its much anticipated official nominations for this year's edition and world tour and here are eight models you should be watching out for.
From North Korea to ICE: Photojournalist David Guttenfelder on the front lines in Minneapolis
David Guttenfelder from The New York Times has spent 35 years photographing history around the world. Now, he is documenting it at home. The award-winning photojournalist is known for his work in Rwanda, North Korea and conflict zones across the globe. This year, he turned his camera on Minneapolis, documenting the federal immigration crackdown and deadly clashes involving ICE. His exhibition "The...
After 'unprecedented honeymoon', UK PM faces lawmakers for first time
Prime Minister Andy Burnham will face lawmakers in the House of Commons on September 1 for the first time since becoming UK leader six weeks ago. This comes as the wars in Europe and the Middle East weighing on his promise to kick-start the economy and ease the cost of living. Andy Burnham has enjoyed quite a long time without facing lawmakers due to the summer recess. FRANCE 24's Benedicte Paviot...
Shein and Temu items could face €20 levy in France’s crackdown on ultra-fast fashion
Imports of small parcels from China have already fallen by up to 40 per cent since a separate €3 EU levy came into force in July.
A 19-year-old's girlfriend fell onto train tracks; he jumped down to save her and died after...
A nineteen-year-old man lost his life in a tragic act of courage while on his first subway journey. He leaped onto the tracks after his girlfriend stumbled, attempting to save her. Unfortunately, he came into contact with the electric third rail. Now in critical condition, his girlfriend is hospitalized, spurring urgent calls for better safety measures on subway platforms.
Alejandro Betancourt, the controversial Venezuelan oil tycoon Trump is banking on
US President Donald Trump on Friday announced "the biggest oil deal in world history" – a new deal with Venezuela for "65 billion barrels of oil". Washington is rumoured to be working in partnership with controversial Venezuelan oil tycoon Alejandro Betancourt, who made his fortune under the Chavista regime.
A series of heatwaves leads Britain to record its hottest summer
Britain's summer has been the hottest on record, according to provisional data from the national weather service
Power failure halts trams running between Hong Kong’s Wan Chai and Admiralty
Tram services between Wan Chai and Admiralty in Hong Kong were suspended Tuesday night due to a power failure, the second such incident in two days. The Transport Department issued a special traffic bulletin at 9.37pm, saying it had been notified by Hong Kong Tramways that eastbound and westbound services between Admiralty MTR station and Tonnochy Road were suspended because of an electricity faul...
China, global trading partners watch closely as Trump takes on Canada
The latest trade war between the United States and Canada marks a turning point with key lessons for China and other major US trading partners as well as risks, say analysts and former trade officials, as US President Donald Trump continues to put his blunt stamp on global institutions. The breakdown in ties between Washington and Ottawa, one of the largest trade relationships in the world, opens ...
NSW government to resume pill testing at music festivals but rejects calls for wider community rollout
Use of sniffer dogs and searches will continue despite health and harm reduction groups arguing they could lead to riskier drug takingGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastDrug testing will resume at New South Wales music festivals from October, but will not be rolled out into the wider community despite calls from peak health and harm reduction groups, while the controversial...
House prices could fall 10%, analysts predict, as fourth interest rate hike looms
Cotality data reveals property prices are now falling in more than 90% of Australian suburbs, while economists expect market downturn to continueFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe prospect of the steepest property market downturn in history will not stop the Reserve Bank from delivering a fourth interest rate hike as...
Fourth interest rate hike looms even as analysts predict house prices could fall 10%
Cotality data reveals property prices are now falling in more than 90% of Australian suburbs, while economists expect market downturn to continueGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe prospect of the steepest property market downturn in history will not stop the Reserve Bank from delivering a fourth interest rate hike as it battles to bring inflation back under control, eco...
House prices head for historic 10% drop as fourth interest rate hike looms
Cotality data reveals property prices are now falling in more than 90% of Australian suburbs, while analysts expect market downturn to continueGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe prospect of the steepest property market downturn in history will not stop the Reserve Bank from delivering a fourth interest rate hike as it battles to bring inflation back under control, econo...
Macquarie University swaps in-person psychology classes with AI chatbot for two subjects
University’s move is part of trend that critics within academia say will lead to further staff cuts and the loss of ‘everything that makes the job worth doing’An Australian university has swapped in-person classes with an AI chatbot, online quizzes and optional online tutorials in two subjects as institutions give the technology more teaching responsibilities.Macquarie University’s “Virtual Peer” ...
Inside knowledge or ‘making stuff up’? Charles Perrottet’s advice to Jean Nassif put under microscope by Icac
Brother of former treasurer and premier faces questions about texts that appear to indicate he was aware of fast-tracking policy before it was announcedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastDid the former premier’s brother, Charles Perrottet, have prior knowledge of a Covid-era New South Wales government policy to introduce a fast track to approve major developments?Did he tak...
Burnham promises to bring ‘substantial change’ as he gives first Commons address as prime minister – UK politics live
PM also pays tribute to Keir Starmer after his predecessor quit parliament, saying he gave Labour a platform ‘and we will use it well’My colleague Richard Partington, the Guardian’s senior economics correspondent, grew up, like Andy Burnham, in the Warrington suburb of Culcheth. He has been home to find out what people there are saying about the new PM.Yesterday, Kemi Badenoch announced a reshuffl...
At least 12 killed and over a dozen injured in Russian strikes on Kyiv
Russian air attacks killed 12 people and injured many more in Kyiv and the surrounding region early on September 1, authorities said, marking the sixth straight day of intense strikes on the Ukrainian capital. Those injured three children, just as Ukrainian pupils return to school. In a new tactic, Moscow has sent swarms of new jet-powered drones to plague Kyiv and nearby areas day and night, kil...